A healthy little competition among local companies is the idea behind the Get Fit Challenge, in which businesses compete against each other in the Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio Marathon and 1/2 Marathon. The challenge is open to organized groups of 10 or more. Trophies will be awarded to the top three teams in each size division based on […]
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More than 400 running industry movers and shakers are expected to attend the Running USA 2011 conference at the Grand Hyatt in San Antonio Sunday-Wednesday, Feb. 13-15. Running USA is a trade organization for the running industry. Former San Antonio mayor Henry Cisneros will be the keynote speaker. Despite the recession, the running industry is experiencing a boom […]
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(John Davenport) With all the bad press San Antonio gets when it comes to our obesity rate, it’s a welcome change to hear that the city is home to runners who outrun those in many other cities. If it’s true. According to an analysis performed by the Web site the Daily Beast and DailyBurn.com, a […]
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Once this wet stuff stops falling from the sky, why not get out and take part in some of the cool stuff happening this month? Moms who want to prepare for the Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio half-marathon, coming up on Nov. 14, can join other moms in a Stroller Strides training group. The 10-week […]
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(John Davenport) Texas runners are invited to compete in the third annual Texas Showdown at the Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio Marathon & 1/2 Marathon on Nov. 14. The “race within a race” allows runners in Texas to compete against each other in the marathon and the half-marathon for bragging rights and a prize purse. […]
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If you’re planning to sign up for the Rock ‘n’ Roll San Antonio Marathon and 1/2-Marathon, you can get $10 off the fee, a free T-shirt, refreshments and coupons, plus enter to win prizes and mingle with other marathoners at Competitor Group’s registration party 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 19 at Sports Authority, 125 N.W. Loop […]
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